Meaning of the word leg in English

What does leg mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

leg

US /leɡ/

UK /leɡ/

each of the limbs on which a person or animal walks and stands.

Example:

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She broke her leg playing soccer.

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The dog lifted its leg against the tree.

Synonym:

limb extremity

a part of a piece of furniture, such as a chair or table, that supports it.

Example:

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One leg of the table was wobbly.

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The chair has four sturdy legs.

Synonym:

support prop

a section or stage of a journey, race, or competition.

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They completed the first leg of their journey.

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The final leg of the race was the most challenging.

Synonym:

stage segment section

to walk or run, especially as part of a journey or race.

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They had to leg it all the way to the station.

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The runners legged it around the track.

Synonym:

walk run hike

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